Hunting Gear

ATN’s X-Sight LTV riflescope captures HD video day or night, thanks to digital optics and night vision.

Mathews adds three new-for-2021 compounds to its extensive line of premium hunting bows.

ATN’s ThOR LT makes thermal imagery accessible to any hunter, with simple-to-use controls and an affordable price.

Whitetail gear is great, but enough can, at times, be too much. Pare it down to essentials this season.

An aider helps you climb higher into a tree without carrying an extra climbing stick. Here’s how to make an effective, inexpensive aider.

Thermal imaging might be the next big thing in hunting. If you want in, ATN’s new OTS LT line offers everything a hunter needs and nothing you don’t.

Shooting rests aren’t only for big game hunters out West. Here are three reasons why deer hunters should use one every time they pursue whitetails.

A rifle is only as good as the ammunition you feed it. The good news is there’s a wide selection of whitetail-centric offerings tailor-made for anchoring North America’s most popular big game animal.

Problem: Removing rubber boots that fit tight around your ankle. Solution: The boot puller.

Cellular trail cameras are more expensive than conventional trail cams, but in the author’s opinion, they’re well worth it for these three important reasons.

When it comes to hunting technology, some of the biggest advancements have come in the area of trail cameras. Are today’s cellular trail cams an unfair advantage? The author says “no.”

Double ladders are designed for two hunters, but the author prefers them when hunting solo, too.

In the author’s opinion, bowhunters looking for a do-it-all optic should consider one of the superb rangefinding binoculars available today.

Do you wear a face mask or face paint while bowhunting? The author offers his opinion on how to avoid spooking game.

To hunt effectively throughout the 2020 deer season, the author will rely on four whitetail hunting boots to keep his feet comfortable and dry.

Of the thousands of products for whitetail hunters found at SHOT Show 2020, here are 10 that piqued the author’s interest.

The fanny pack gets a bad rap among the general public when it comes to fashion, but it still has a prominent place in the whitetail woods.

Don’t let a cluttered treestand pack cost you a shot a whitetail. Get organized now to save a headache later.

The technological advances of ozone-based products has changed the chemistry of hunting, both literally and figuratively.

Each year, hunting buddies ask the author to name his favorite products from the annual Archery Trade Association (ATA) Show. These six items, which vary in size from minuscule to monstrous, caught his attention.

The name of the game when pursuing whitetails on public ground is stealth and mobility, and nothing delivers like a tree saddle.

In the author’s opinion, only the treestand has been more beneficial to what a modern-day bowhunter can do than the laser rangefinder.

Cold-weather bowhunts from natural ground blinds and treestands demand warm, quiet clothing. Does Thiessens — a newcomer in outdoor apparel — deliver?

Smart bowhunters carry gear designed to get the job done, and when it comes to optics, going smaller is often the best choice.

Crossbow hunters with an eye for innovation will instantly be drawn to Gearhead’s new X-16 series of crossbows.

If you’re looking for an affordable and accurate laser rangefinder, then check out the XL600 from Halo.

Binoculars with rangefinding capability are becoming more popular with today’s high-tech hunters. The author tests the GPO RangeGuide 3000 to see whether it makes the grade.

Natural Gear's new Dura Fleece assortment features a 300g polyester stretch performance fabric that allows increased mobility in the field.

The ThermaSeat Treestand Hunter is waterproof and comfortable, which means you can sit on stand longer while waiting on a whitetail.